Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau News

Annual Meeting to be held November 13

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Directors, that the
Regular Annual Meeting of members of the Marshall-Putnam
Farm Bureau will be held at the Farm Bureau Building in Henry, Illinois on The 13th day of November 2018 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of:
1. Considering and acting upon reports of the Officers and Board of Directors from the preceding year.
2. Electing Directors to serve for a term of two years and until successors are elected and qualified.
3. Transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Bus trip to Chicago

The MP Foundation is hosting a bus trip to Chicago on Tuesday, November 27. Read more.

Seminar to be held December 18

If you are interested in learning about changes to the 2019 Federal Crop Insurance Program, Drone Technology, Farm Bill and a market outlook, join us on December 18. Read more.

Teacher scholarship winners announced

The MP Farm Bureau Foundation awarded scholarships to two local teachers to promote Ag in the Classroom. Read more.

Illinois Farm Bureau Board sets national priorities

Five issues IFB will focus on in 2018. Read more.

We Need You - Join FB ACT!

We want our members' voices heard in Springfield and Washington D.C. Join the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau in speaking up, by joining FB ACT! Read more.

Illinois Farm Bureau policy decisions recap

At the link, please find a special edition of Farm Bureau in Action. It recaps policy decisions made by the delegate body at the recently-concluded IAA Annual Meeting. Click here to view.

Commonly asked questions about the IDR changes to farmland assessment

In 2013, the Illinois Department of Revenue introduced legislation that made a fundamental change to how farmland's assessed values are determined. The Illinois Farm Bureau has compiled a list of the commonly asked questions about the change. Read more.

Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years

The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau has a limited number of 100 year history books for sale. If you would like to purchase "A Voice for Illinois Agriculture - The Centennial History of Illinois Farm Bureau", contact the office. The hardcover book is $17.00. 

Resources on Transportation Issues

New trucking regulations have caused a lot of confusion and prompted many calls to the Farm Bureau office.  The Illinois Farm Bureau has put together explanatory handouts on the following transportation issues.  These handouts answer many of the frequently asked questions and highlight the important information that pertains to farmers.  Click here to be routed to these handouts.